Chris Vernon Show

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The Chris Vernon Show is a podcast hosted by the popular online sports commentator. The program presents major news stories from a variety of sports leagues. The result is a sports podcast that is both comprehensive and high-energy at the same time.

Chris Vernon also hosts the popular basketball podcast The Mismatch for The Ringer podcast network. His other podcasts include The Ringer NBA Show and Ringer University. Vernon has been reporting on the Memphis Grizzlies for over two decades. As a sports journalist, his work has appeared in NewsBreak and the Brampton Guardian. In 2016, the podcast host won several awards from the Memphis Flyer. These include "Best Radio Personality," "Best Drive Time Show," and "Best Sports Radio Show." While Chris loves his Tennessee teams, this podcast also covers national sports news.

From even the opening theme song, it is clear that Vernon has a lot of energy and enthusiasm to spare. His sense of humor is one of the best aspects of the podcast. With episodes such as "If The Ball Did Not Hit Then You Must Acquit," Vernon's wit and vigor are readily apparent. He always manages to have fun without being spiteful. Even when discussing Grizzlies guard Ja Morant's civil court case, Vernon is aware that these are real people he is discussing. Such empathy is a refreshing change of pace in sports radio.

Vernon often has guests on the program to assist him. They alternate between being members of the Memphis sports media and national media. Gary Parrish, Brian Edwards, and Jessica Benson are among recurring podcast visitors. Vernon's rapport with them is fun and sincere.

New episodes of the Chris Vernon Show air Mondays through Fridays. Episodes range from 90 minutes to two hours in length.

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Pacers/Mavs Even Series with Bucks/Clippers, T'Wolves Go Up 2-0, NFL Draft Tomorrow - 4/24/24

Pacers/Mavs Even Series with Bucks/Clippers, T'Wolves Go Up 2-0, NFL Draft Tomorrow - 4/24/24

On today's show, we're a day away from the 2024 NFL Draft + all the Game 2's in the NBA Playoffs last night. Jessica Benson also has her 5 Pop Culture Headlines.7:54---Pacers tie Bucks 1-1, Pascal Siakam's unstoppable, Bucks lack of athleticism 22:33--T'Wolves go up 2-0 on the Suns, Phoenix trying to win without a point guard, where's Devin Booker?47:30--Luka Doncic is a bad dude. Mavericks even up with the Clippers 1-1 and why Kawhi hurt the Clippers last night more than he helped51:40---Heat at Celtics and Pelicans at Thunder Game 2 Tonight1:05:00---Jessica Benson's 5 Pop Culture HeadlinesTortured Poets DepartmentDrake AI DissChris Brown vs QuavoRihanna Changes Profile PictureSpice Girls Reunion

Episodes

Pacers/Mavs Even Series with Bucks/Clippers, T'Wolves Go Up 2-0, NFL Draft Tomorrow - 4/24/24

Pacers/Mavs Even Series with Bucks/Clippers, T'Wolves Go Up 2-0, NFL Draft Tomorrow - 4/24/24

On today's show, we're a day away from the 2024 NFL Draft + all the Game 2's in the NBA Playoffs last night. Jessica Benson also has her 5 Pop Culture Headlines.7:54---Pacers tie Bucks 1-1, Pascal Siakam's unstoppable, Bucks lack of athleticism 22:33--T'Wolves go up 2-0 on the Suns, Phoenix trying to win without a point guard, where's Devin Booker?47:30--Luka Doncic is a bad dude. Mavericks even up with the Clippers 1-1 and why Kawhi hurt the Clippers last night more than he helped51:40---Heat at Celtics and Pelicans at Thunder Game 2 Tonight1:05:00---Jessica Benson's 5 Pop Culture HeadlinesTortured Poets DepartmentDrake AI DissChris Brown vs QuavoRihanna Changes Profile PictureSpice Girls Reunion

Tuesday's with Tony Allen on Jamal Murray's Dagger vs Lakers, Sixers/Knicks, and the NBA Playoffs - 4/23/24

Tuesday's with Tony Allen on Jamal Murray's Dagger vs Lakers, Sixers/Knicks, and the NBA Playoffs - 4/23/24

Tuesday's with Tony Allen!3:39--Tony Allen joins the show live from Los Angeles where he talks about the crazy finishes in both Game 2's with the Nuggets vs Lakers and Sixers vs Knicks. Jamal Murray's dagger over Anthony Davis. LeBron complaining about referees. Nick Nurse not calling timeout. Maxey losing the ball. 47:11---Tony Allen talks about the rest of the playoff series (Suns vs Timberwolves, Pacers vs Bucks, Mavs vs Clippers, Pelicans vs Thunder, Heat vs Celtics)

NBA Playoffs Game 1 Reactions; 10 Things; Godzilla X Kong Review, NFL Draft Week - 4/22/24

NBA Playoffs Game 1 Reactions; 10 Things; Godzilla X Kong Review, NFL Draft Week - 4/22/24

10 Things from the Weekend!NBA Playoffs Western Conference Game 1 Reactions (6:53)NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Game 1 Reactions (29:55)NBA Awards Finalists (43:38)NBA Player Survey (47:52)Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda (1:02:59) What Jennifer Did, The Circle, Godzilla X Kong Reviews (1:16:23)Memphis Football Spring Game (1:32:45)NFL Draft Week (1:38:11)Zaccharie Risacher (1:45:48)Tonight (1:48:02)

Sixers Win, Jimmy Butler Hurt, Coby White's Career Night, Caitlin Clark Introduced in Indy - 4/18/24

Sixers Win, Jimmy Butler Hurt, Coby White's Career Night, Caitlin Clark Introduced in Indy - 4/18/24

3:00---Jimmy Butler's injury last night vs Philly, Nic Batum's big game, how the Sixers might be in trouble with the Knicks, Coby White's career high vs Atlanta, Caruso's injury and more.40:00--Awkward and weird moment at Caitlin Clark's press conference with Gregg Doyel1:08:02---Fill In The Blank

Zion's Hamstring, Lakers Survive Pelicans, Warriors Dynasty Over, Drake vs Everyone - 4/17/24

Zion's Hamstring, Lakers Survive Pelicans, Warriors Dynasty Over, Drake vs Everyone - 4/17/24

Gary Parrish and Jessica Benson both join the show in-studio3:00---Gary Parrish in-studio. Topics include: Jontay Porter, Lakers/Pelicans, Zion's Hamstring Injury, Warriors/Kings, Klay Thompson, End of the Warriors Era1:01:50---Jessica Benson in-studio with 5 pop culture headlines including:CoachellaDrake vs EveryoneWNBA DraftMartin Scorsese's Frank Sinatra BiopicGreatest TV Show of All-Time

Tony Allen In-Studio on Lakers/Pelicans, Warriors/Kings, Giannis Injury, & Exit Interviews - 4/16/24

Tony Allen In-Studio on Lakers/Pelicans, Warriors/Kings, Giannis Injury, & Exit Interviews - 4/16/24

3:00---Tony Allen joins the show in-studio and talks about:What exit interviews were like when he was a playerGiannis injury and why he doesn't think he's coming backLakers/Pelicans tonight and why he thinks New Orleans will winKings/WarriorsHis visit with Derrick Rose to the Black Rodeo

Memphis Grizzlies F/C Jaren Jackson Jr In-Studio - 4/15/24

Memphis Grizzlies F/C Jaren Jackson Jr In-Studio - 4/15/24

13:50---Memphis Grizzlies F/C Jaren Jackson Jr. joins the show in-studio to talk about everything you could possibly imagine him talking about

The Masters Updates Day 2, Gary Parrish & Dan Woike In-Studio - 4/12/24

The Masters Updates Day 2, Gary Parrish & Dan Woike In-Studio - 4/12/24

On today's show, it's Day 2 of The Masters + Gary Parrish joins in-studio to talk about Mark Pope to Kentucky and how Calipari will do at Arkansas. Dan Woike from the LA Times joins in-studio to talk Lakers.3:00---Gary Parrish in-studio talking about Mark Pope to Kentucky and how we got here with Calipari going to Arkansas42:10---Masters Update 155:10---LA Times Dan Woike In-Studio talking about the Lakers1:38:35---Masters Update 2

The Masters Updates Day 1, OJ Simpson Passes, Calipari's Awkward Presser - 4/11/24

The Masters Updates Day 1, OJ Simpson Passes, Calipari's Awkward Presser - 4/11/24

The Masters begins today + Grizz/Cavs, John Calipari's awkward press conference in Fayetteville, OJ Simpson and the NBA Standings + can Luka win MVP over Joker???3:00---Roser's first trip to the Bass Pro Pyramid6:57---Grizzlies/Cavs21:04---John Calipari's awkward press conference at Arkansas30:54---OJ Simpson passes awy43:20---Masters Update 156:25---NBA Standings and can Luka win MVP over Jokic???1:26:11---Masters Update 2

Wemby Draft, Giannis Calf Injury, Joker 2, J. Cole, Calipari Calling Hogs - 4/10/24

Wemby Draft, Giannis Calf Injury, Joker 2, J. Cole, Calipari Calling Hogs - 4/10/24

On today's show, the Grizzlies lost to the Spurs. Where would Wemby go if we lined up all the players in the NBA and we draft them? The Masters starts tomorrow. John Calipari to Arkansas is official. Giannis left last night's win over the Celtics with a calf injury and Jessica Benson has 5 pop culture headlines.3:00---Spurs beat Grizzlies and we have a Wemby Draft15:02---The Masters24:20---John Calipari Officially the new head coach at Arkansas37:29---Giannis Calf Injury and Clippers Rout Suns55:52---Jessica Benson's 5 Pop Culture Headlines including stories on J. Cole, Chance The Rapper, Sacha Baron Cohen, JoJo Siwa and the new trailer for Joker 2

Tony Allen In-Studio on Core 4 Reunion, UCONN's Dominance, Caitlin Clark and Wemby - 4/9/24

Tony Allen In-Studio on Core 4 Reunion, UCONN's Dominance, Caitlin Clark and Wemby - 4/9/24

It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen In-Studio3:00---Tony Allen in-studio on everything from the Core 4 reuniting on Saturday night for Marc Gasol's jersey retirement to UCONN's dominant win over Purdue plus John Calipari leaving Kentucky for Arkansas, his thoughts on Caitlin Clark and the Grizzlies game tonight vs Wemby and the Spurs

Marc Gasol Jersey Retirement, WrestleMania 40 Review, John Calipari to Arkansas, 10 Things - 4/8/24

Marc Gasol Jersey Retirement, WrestleMania 40 Review, John Calipari to Arkansas, 10 Things - 4/8/24

10 THINGS FROM THE WEEKEND!Marc Gasol Jersey Retirement (7:55)Attendance at the Ceremony (21:25)UCONN vs Purdue Preview (32:17)South Carolina vs Iowa (50:25)John Calipari to Arkansas (58:15)College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston on UCONN/Purdue (1:13:24)WrestleMania 40 Reviews (1:33:27)The Masters (1:46:10)NBA Standings (1:48:12)Tonight (1:50:46)

Marc Gasol Jersey Retirement Night, Final Four, Shinedown's Zach Myers In-Studio - 4/5/24

Marc Gasol Jersey Retirement Night, Final Four, Shinedown's Zach Myers In-Studio - 4/5/24

It's a full show today. The stars will be in Memphis tomorrow night for Marc Gasol's jersey retirement. We'll talk about the Final Four, WrestleMania 40. Shinedown's Zach Myers joins the show in-studio to talk about his 191 Collab with the Grizzlies. College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston joins the show via Skype to give us picks on the Final Four.3:00---Previewing Marc Gasol's jersey retirement and everyone who we've heard might be in attendance18:30---Final Four Preview32:10---Shinedown's Zach Myers joins the show in-studio to talk about his 191 Collabs night tonight with the Grizzlies, Marc Gasol jersey retirement tomorrow night, WrestleMania 40 and more.1:07:41---College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston joins the show live via Skype to give us picks in the Final Four

Grizzlies Own The Bucks, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels, Zach Edey and the NBA Draft - 4/4/24

Grizzlies Own The Bucks, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels, Zach Edey and the NBA Draft - 4/4/24

On today's show it's everything from the Grizzlies win over the Bucks to the NBA Standings to the NFL Draft and the NCAA Tournament. We'll also play Fill In The Blank.3:00--Jaren Jackson Jr dominant game vs Milwaukee, Brandon Clarke looks like Brandon Clarke and the Grizzlies sweep the season series vs Bucks33:00---NFL Draft and Drake Maye vs Jayden Daniels47:48---NCAA Tournament50:21---Zach Edey and the NBA Draft1:20:24---Fill In The Blank

Joel Embiid's Return, Stefon Diggs to Texans, Angel Reese, Cowboy Carter - 4/3/24

Joel Embiid's Return, Stefon Diggs to Texans, Angel Reese, Cowboy Carter - 4/3/24

On today's show, Kelcey is in-studio. They'll talk public speaking, NBA from last night including Joel Embiid's return and more. Stefon Diggs was traded, Steve Clifford is stepping down in Charlotte and Jessica Benson has her 5 pop culture headlines.3:00---Kelcey is doing public speaking tomorrow10:26---Joel Embiid's return, why OKC could struggle in the playoffs, Giannis' recent big run37:45---Stefon Diggs traded to Texans41:37---Steve Clifford stepping down in Charlotte after the season42:48--Devin Carter55:50---Jessica Benson with her 5 pop culture headlines including Cowboy Carter, Lizzo, Angel Reese, Anne Hathaway, and Grey's Anatomy

Marc Gasol and Tony Allen In-Studio - 4/2/24

Marc Gasol and Tony Allen In-Studio - 4/2/24

It's a big day on The Chris Vernon Show!2:00--Marc Gasol and Tony Allen join the show in-studio for an entire hour1:09:39---TA hangs out after and talks about the bond of the Core 4, the NBA Standings including the Celtics, Sixers, Heat, Knicks and more.

Final Four Set; Marc Gasol: Memphis Made; 10 Things - 4/1/24

Final Four Set; Marc Gasol: Memphis Made; 10 Things - 4/1/24

10 Things from the Weekend!South Region (NC State)Midwest Region (Purdue)West Region (Alabama)East Region (UCONN)Grizzlies/Magic and NBA StandingsTV WatchingMarc Gasol: Memphis MadeCaitlin Clark vs Angel ReeseNBA Draft and NFL DraftTonight

Alabama, Clemson, UCONN, Illinois Advance; Sweet 16 Tonight w/ Alan Boston - 3/29/24

Alabama, Clemson, UCONN, Illinois Advance; Sweet 16 Tonight w/ Alan Boston - 3/29/24

4:00---Chris talks about the Marc Gasol movie premiere he went to last night. It's Marc Gasol week next week in Memphis.10:19---Clemson vs Arizona13:29---Illinois beats Iowa State and Alabama takes down North Carolina40:41---College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston joins the show via Skype to talk about the Sweet 16 games last night, to go over picks he likes for tonight's action and give his early thoughts on Saturday's Elite 8 games with Illinois vs UCONN and Alabama vs Clemson.

Lakers Beat Grizzlies in Brandon Clarke's Return, Fill In The Blank, College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston on Sweet 16 - 3/28/24

Lakers Beat Grizzlies in Brandon Clarke's Return, Fill In The Blank, College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston on Sweet 16 - 3/28/24

On today's show, everything you need to know about the Lakers win over the Grizzlies. Glen Taylor still owns the Timberwolves. We'll play Fill In The Blank and Alan Boston joins the show to give his Sweet 16 picks.5:50---Verno's alma mater, Freed-Hardeman, won a National Championship8:50---Lakers beat the Grizzlies, Brandon Clarke returned, Jake LaRavia's playing better, Rui Hachimura owns FedEx Forum.27:39---Glen Taylor is going to still own the Timberwolves49:53---Fill In The Blank1:17:45---College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston on the Sweet 16

Calipari Staying at Kentucky, Brandon Clarke, Krispy Kreme/McDonald's, Sweet 16 - 3/27/24

Calipari Staying at Kentucky, Brandon Clarke, Krispy Kreme/McDonald's, Sweet 16 - 3/27/24

3:00---Gary Parrish In-studio on the Memphis Hustle regular season home finale win, Brandon Clarke's possible return to the the Grizzlies lineup, Louisville closing in on a hire, John Calipari staying at Kentucky and the Sweet 16 matchups46:40---Jessica Benson in-studio with her 5 Pop Culture Headlines including:Kate MiddletonDiddy InvestigationKendrick vs DrakeBeyonce Album WeekKrispy Kreme/McDonald's Combo1:13:25---College Basketball Wiseguy Alan Boston joins the show via Skype to preview all of Thursday's Sweet 16 games including Alabama/North Carolina, Arizona/Clemson, Iowa State/Illinois and UCONN/San Diego State